Posts by Barry Spencer

When times are tough and people are worn down by the uncertainty of life, what do you do? One of the easiest pick-me-ups and gifts to give, and the most…

The heroes in the midst of a pandemic, market downturn, and economic upheaval are the charities. Nonprofits serve when communities need to be served the most. And they do so…

Optimism This weekend marked the end of my son Hudson’s 13U travel baseball season. A real bummer, but he did finish with a bang! Baseball has a lot to teach…

Give This Blessing to Your Donors Even at a time like this… Give donors the opportunity to give, by helping them find their own reasons for wanting to be generous!…

Just a Little More Many don’t give this question enough thought and credit: “How valuable is generosity?” Without it, greed and selfishness will reign in our hearts. Generosity… also known…

Forgiveness There is a gift that is free and available to all people, at all times, that can be delivered anywhere in all circumstances… Sounds too good to be true.…

Gratitude Helping people give is critical now more than ever, but maybe for reasons that aren’t normally considered… Dan Sullivan, a business coach and founder of The Strategic Coach, tells…

The Future in Uncertainty The death of George Floyd is unsettling and horrifying. Prejudice, injustice, and riots are not the marks of this great country and city. Regarding the riots…

What is “Normal?” When will everything be back to normal? This is what people are looking for now. Gaining popularity is #NewNormal. The last few months has been anything but…